American Authors and Books 1640-1940 V1: A-Les is a comprehensive reference book written by William Jeremiah Burke. The book provides an extensive overview of American literature between 1640 and 1940, covering a wide range of authors and their works. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering authors whose last names begin with A through Les. Each entry in the book includes a brief biography of the author, an overview of...